Indiana seeing limited impact from government shutdown, at least so far
Although most essential government services are set to continue through the end of October, state leaders will soon be tasked with finding funds for essential food programs.
Taylor Wooten, Indianapolis Business Journal
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Fifth City-County Council member calls for Mayor Joe Hogsett’s resignation
In an op-ed for The Indianapolis Star on Thursday, Republican Councilor Michael-Paul Hart wrote that Hogsett has displayed a “pattern of corruption, negligence and lack of judgment.”
Public defender agency seeks to ease Indy residency requirement for employees
An almost 50-year-old requirement that Marion County employees live in Indianapolis is creating staffing problems for some city agencies, but councilors on the City-County Council’s Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee voted 6-5 against changing the rule.
Indy proposes increases for permit fees, inspections, penalties
Indianapolis might soon begin charging more money for construction permits and inspections while also hiking penalties for code and ordinance violations under a proposal that updates fees, including some that haven’t been changed since 1988.
Indy council GOP caucus abruptly selects new minority leader
The caucus voted to replace Councilor Michael-Paul Hart, the minority leader it selected earlier this year, with Councilor Brian Mowery in a closed caucus meeting Monday.
Indiana lawmaker proposes state takeover of Indy’s Mile Square
Under State Sen. Michael Young’s proposal, a governor’s appointee, a state-appointed board and the Indiana Attorney General would tackle policy and prosecution in downtown Indianapolis.
Gov. Braun says state could intervene in Indy law enforcement after downtown violence
The Republican governor’s statements came on the heels of a string of shootings involving youth in the city’s core, including one on July 5 that killed two minors, and just before Indianapolis hosts WNBA All-Star Weekend.
Councilor Carlino walks back accusations against leadership, acknowledges ‘responsibility for not doing more’
The statement comes one day after the Indianapolis City-County Council’s Democratic Caucus met and, by at least one account, voted to expel Carlino. The council issued a statement late Wednesday saying she was still a caucus member.
Braun planning to dismantle IEDC board, appoint new members
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun confirmed Thursday that he plans to reconstruct the board of the Indiana Economic Development Corp. with new members beginning Monday.
Investigative committee leader Carlino calls for resignations of Indy mayor, council leadership
In calling for her Democratic colleagues to resign, Carlino said it was time for a change in leadership not only for the city but also for the City-County Council.
Indy Council president says he regrets having women removed from meeting
Along with Roberts, deputies pushed out two women who stood at the podium alongside her and became physical with supporters who stood up in her defense.
Hogsett ‘not at all considering’ resignation, calls situation ‘political football’
The Indianapolis mayor took questions from reporters in one-on-one interviews Tuesday afternoon.
Woman who accused Hogsett aide of harassment forcibly removed from council meeting
The forced removal took place during a meeting in which City-County Council members eventually and overwhelmingly voted to delay a final $300,000 payment to Fisher Phillips, the Atlanta-based law firm hired to investigate Hogsett and his administration’s handling of harassment allegations against the mayor’s former chief of staff.
Indy Republicans call for hearing over investigative report omissions
City-County Council Republicans want to know why some information was left out of Fisher Phillips’ report on the Hogsett administration’s handling of harassment allegations.
Braun defends IU Board of Trustees moves, says university needs ‘sprucing up’
Gov. Mike Braun dismissed the three alumni-elected trustees and appointed vocally conservative alumni, including Sage Steele, a former ESPN host, and attorney Jim Bopp.
Marion County election board to investigate Morales campaign ad
Secretary of State Diego Morales included footage that blended government resources and property with a partisan campaign in a manner that Indianapolis election officials believe could violate state law.
Residents, attorneys raise questions about Indy’s land acquisitions in planned Monon Trail expansion
Indianapolis city officials say the acquisition process is intended to clear up the ownership of the former rail line as they expand the trail from 10th to 96th streets.
New prize named for former Indy mayor challenges local leaders to innovate
The Sagamore Institute’s new Goldsmith Prize aims to recognize sustainable solutions that leverage technology and data, foster collaboration, empower public employees and innovate creatively.
State sues Marion County Fair Board leader for allegedly misusing public funds
The Indiana Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against Cindy Mowery, the leader of the Marion County Agricultural Fair Association’s board and a prominent player in local GOP politics, for more than $12,000.
Indiana lawmakers seek to regulate, tax low-THC products
On Wednesday, lawmakers on the House Ways and Means Committee voted to add a 15% excise tax to the products. The legislation now moves to the full House.